| Place Name | Dobson |
| Place Type | Town |
| ZIP Code(s) | 27017 |
| County | Surry County |
| Area Code(s) | 336,743 |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time (EST) |
| Population (2022) | 1,652 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -7.82% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 76.57% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Mount Airy, NC |
| US Congressional District(s) | North Carolina 5th |
| State House Districts | 90 |
| State Senate Districts | 30 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 76.57% |
| African American | 6.29% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 11.84% |